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Local Happenings
Next task force meeting will be on 7/20/17 at 1-3pm. Sequoia Health and Wellness, 749 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, 94063. Click here for a map.
Mark your calendar for our meetings in 2017: 7/20/17, 9/21/17, and 11/16/17.
Improve your awareness in Fall Prevention
Do you know that falls are the #1 cause of injury, hospital visits, and death from injury among people 65+? Help change that with these six ways to prevent falls .
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You have the "Power" to prevent a fall!
Watch the video to learn more about four evidence-based fall prevention program: Tai Chi, Stepping on, Matter of Balance and Otago exercise program.
Don't miss out free Evidence-based Fall Prevention Program near you.....
FREE Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshop coming to Foster City (July), San Mateo (August) and South San Francisco (September). Call 1-844- NoFalls (663-2557) to register TODAY.
Stanford Hospital "Farewell to Falls"
If you’ve fallen recently or are at risk for falls, you may be eligible to participate in a free, home-based fall prevention program.
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Task Force in Action
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The Fall Prevention Coalition of San Mateo County informs, collaborates, and raises awareness to prevent falls among older adults living in our community.
Fall Prevention Coalition of San Mateo County 2007-2016 report
Member Spotlight
OT House Calls is a general partnership between 2 Licensed Occupational Therapists- whom together have 38 yrs experience. An OT house call is done in the convenience of your own home, providing: fall prevention tips, continued therapy after a stroke, brain injury, joint replacement or other medical event. The goal of an OT house call is to help you regain your independence and live safely and productively in your home. Visit our website at www.OTHouseCalls.com or call today to set up an OT house call - 650-868-9438 or 650-464-4429 (no doctor's order necessary).
Become a Member
The Task Force welcomes individuals and organizations that are committed to reducing injury among older adults in our community.